Cazenovia Public Library news

Junior Book Club to discuss ‘The Wild Robot’ today at 3:30 p.m.

The Wild and Wonderful Readers junior book club will hold its
next meeting at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in the Cazenovia Public Library
Story Garden Room. The session will combine book discussion, games, and hands-on
creative activities. The group will discuss The Wild Robot (2016) by award-winning
author and illustrator Peter Brown.

The novel tells the story of the robot Roz, who finds herself
alone on a remote, wild island. She does not know how she got there or what her
purpose is, but she knows she must survive. Her only hope is to adapt to her surroundings
and learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants.

The junior book club is open to children ages 9-12. Books are
available at the circulation desk. All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are
free and open to the public.

The Cazenovia Public Library will present a special concert by
Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the Community Room.

Over the course of their 40-year musical partnership, the pair
has been known by several names: the Flashcubes (new wave/rock and roll), Screen
Test (dance-pop), the Neverly Brothers Band (oldies rock) and The FabCats (formerly
the Fab Five). Frenay and Lenin were inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall
of Fame as individuals in 2006 and as a band in 2012. They have also been honored
with the SAMMY Awards for Best Acoustic Act, Best Singer/Songwriter (Gary, twice),
Best Rock Instrumentalist (Arty) and Best Rock Album (The Flashcubes). The pair’s
musical repertoire includes more than 1,500 songs spanning a variety of styles.
Their combination of experience and spontaneity allows them to create a unique musical
performance for any audience of any age. The April 5 performance will feature songs
from 1969.

LEGO building session for kids April 8

The Cazenovia Public Library invites children ages 5 and older
to the Community Room at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, to channel their inner architects
and get building! Museum educator Pat Hill will lead “LEGO My Library,” a fun, hands-on
program for young builders. Participants will have access to the Library’s vast
collection of LEGO construction toys. The program will feature a “zoo building”
challenge and time for creative construction.

The Library is a place of imagination and discovery. Programs
like “LEGO My Library” allow children to socialize, be creative, and see their imaginings
come to life. Construction toys offer significant educational benefits to children
of all ages. Not only is hands-on play fun and exciting, but it also helps to develop
motor and spatial skills, ingenuity, critical thinking, social and language
proficiencies and more!

Great Minds Lecture: “Peter Singer and Ethics Today” April 9

Cazenovia College is pleased to announce the continuation of
its Faculty Library Lecture Series: Great Minds/Great Ideas, at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
April 9, in the Cazenovia Public Library Community Room. This popular series features
noted Cazenovia College faculty members who “discuss the lives and work of important
thinkers who opened doors of opportunity for the human spirit” (cazenovia.edu/greatminds).
The upcoming installment, presented by Dr. Michael Sanders, associate professor
of philosophy, is titled “Just What Do We Owe Each Other? Peter Singer and Ethics
Today.”

Peter Singer is among the most famous contemporary advocates
of utilitarian philosophy, the idea that we should ultimately do what produces the
most happiness for the greatest number. He is also one of the more controversial
philosophers living today. A staunch critic of modern, consumer culture, Singer
consistently questions society’s fixation on materialistic success and its, at times,
disastrous effects on people, animals and the environment. In his recent works,
he has called on people to rethink their obligations to others and has stressed
the moral necessity—especially of those in developed nations—of taking concrete
steps to reduce suffering in the world when we can.

The Great Mind/Great Ideas Library Lecture Series is made possible
through the generous support of Pat Stacy Healey, Class of 1962, and Helen Stacy.
For more information, visit cazenovia.edu/greatminds.

Library to host Erie Canal story-telling event April 11

The Cazenovia Public Library will host a presentation titled
“Tales from the Dry Docks: Mules, Boats & Blacksmiths” at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
April 11, in the Community Room.

Mike Allen, resident blacksmith and interpreter at the Chittenango
Landing Canal Boat Museum, will share fascinating stories about Chittenango Landing,
the Erie Canal and the people and animals that made it work.

The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is located within the
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park. The dry dock at Chittenango Landing was built
in 1855. There, craftsmen constructed and repaired the 96-foot long cargo boats
that transported grain, lumber, coal and produce from western to eastern markets.
The museum explores the construction of these canal boats and the workings of the
restored dry docks, as well as some of the social history of the canal era.

Bumblebee film April 12

The Cazenovia Public Library will present the science fiction
action film Bumblebee (2018) at 3:15 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, in the Community
Room. The film centers on the Transformers character of the same name. It is the
sixth installment of the live-action Transformers film series.

On the run in 1987, Bumblebee seeks refuge in a junkyard in a
small California beach town. Charlie, a teenager trying to find her place in the
world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him,
she realizes he is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

The film is rated PG-13 and runs 114 minutes. Free popcorn provided.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Mother Goose Tea April 13

Preschoolers and their families are invited to the Cazenovia
Public Library for a Mother Goose Tea celebrating the stories and rhymes we all
know and love. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April
13 in the Community Room. The program will feature stories, refreshments,
activities and a visit from Cazenovia College’s miniature horses.

Young Naturalists program series continues April 15

The Cazenovia Public Library will partner with the Izaak
Walton League to present the Young Naturalists program series for children ages
seven and older. The engaging, hands-on programs are designed to get young
people interested in science and connected to conservation and outdoor
recreation. The next program—titled “Got Dirt? The Hidden Life of Insects in
Soil”—will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Community Room.

The program will explore the ways in which the critters in
the soil help the Earth. Participants will make worm and dirt pudding and head
outside to dig around for insects. Children are encouraged to dress for the
weather and to get dirty. Registration is requested. This program is sponsored
by the Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library.

The Izaak Walton League was founded in 1922 by 54 avid
anglers dedicated to conserving outdoor America for future generations. The
environmental organization is named after Izaak Walton, the 17th century author
of The Compleat Angler—a classic book about the art and spirit of fishing. The
League is one of the first conservation organizations to set forth an
aggressive course of action to defend wild America by changing public policy.

Young Naturalists and NYS Parks will partner to present an
Earth Day event on April 22 at Clark Reservation State Park, 6105 E Seneca
Turnpike, Jamesville. Young Naturalist participants from all libraries are
invited to attend. Participants will complete a birdcall craft before heading
out on a hike to learn all about the park’s birds. Please bring binoculars, if
available. To register, email cnynature@gmail.com.

Are you worried about ticks? Would you like to learn more
about the pests, bite prevention and tick removal? Please join Ag Subject
Educator Tess Southern at the Cazenovia Public Library for a presentation by
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Madison County, with information from
NYS Integrated Pest Management and Cornell University. “Ticks: Avoiding the
Bite” will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Community Room.

The presentation will cover the different types of ticks,
where you can pick them up and common misinformation.

Register for this program at reg.cce.cornell.edu or by
contacting CCE of Madison County. Questions may be directed to Tess Southern at
(315) 684-3001 ext 101.

A Dog’s Way Home to be screened April 19

The Cazenovia Public Library will present the 2019 family
adventure film A Dog’s Way Home at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, in the
Community Room.

When a dog becomes separated from her beloved owner, she
embarks on an epic 400-mile journey through the Colorado wilderness to find
him. Along the way, the dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a
down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers. The film is rated PG and
runs 96 minutes. Free popcorn provided. This event is sponsored by the Friends
of the library.

Waste reduction workshop April 20

The Cazenovia Public Library will host a Waste Reduction
workshop 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Community Room. Presenter Laura
Markley will discuss the impacts of plastic pollution and everyday waste
reduction strategies. Her lecture is titled “Waste Not: A Deep Dive into Waste
Reduction, First Steps and the Science Behind it.”

Markley is a second year PhD student at Syracuse University
in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is studying the
impacts of plastic on human and environmental health. Markley is the founder
and operator of Waste-Free PhD, a website tackling scientific misinformation
and providing tips on minimal waste living (wastefreephd.com/).

During her presentation, Markley will discuss the ways in
which plastic pollution and waste can impact public health and the health of
the oceans and other natural ecosystems. She will also explore ways in which we
can all better utilize our resources, save money and slowly minimize our waste.
According to Markley, making a change can start at home and within our
communities. Small changes can influence not only the people around us, but
also the businesses that want to thrive in the sustainable economy of the
future.

Spring break Explorer Days April 17, 18 and 19

Looking for kid-friendly activities over the school break?
Head to the Cazenovia Public Library for three fun and educational “Explorer
Day” events. Registration is requested. Call or stop by the Library to reserve
a spot. These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All events
at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more
information, call 315-655-9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

“Fashion
Takes Flight” workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 17. Museum Educators Pat Hill
and Julie Shotzberger invite children ages 6-11 to the Library Museum for a
special workshop based on the Library’s “Fashion Takes Flight” exhibit. The
program will explore the popularity of feathers in 19th century fashion. This
trend led hat makers around the world to produce large, extravagant hats
featuring not only feathers, but also entire birds, nests and eggs. The
phenomenon resulted in the devastation of several bird species and changed the
lives of tenement workers responsible for creating feather accessories.
Participants will learn how these over-the-top fashions led to the formation of
the Audubon society and the enactment of laws to protect bird populations.
During the workshop, children will have the chance to create a
Victorian-inspired, feather-adorned hat, a paper birdcage and a snowy egret
feather collage.

“Know Your
Fish” at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. James Everard, an aquatic
biologist for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will
lead an exploration into the fish of NYS. He will teach participants how to
identify local species of fish and discuss the different senses that fish use
to survive and find food. The presentation will feature hands-on crafts and
learning activities. Meet in the Community Room.

Everson
Museum program: “The Art of the Tile” at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19.
Children ages 8-14 will learn about the history of ceramic tiles and have the
opportunity to create their own tiles out of dry clay and to paint the surface
with a glitzy paint called Jazz Gloss. The program is inspired by the Everson
Museum’s past exhibit “The Art of the Tile.” Ceramic tiles are one of the
world’s oldest decorative forms, dating back to at least the fourth millennium
BCE. Over the centuries, tiles have served both an ornamental and functional
purpose, covering interior and exterior building surfaces as well as tabletops
and other pieces of furniture with abstract designs, geometric patterns and
pictorial scenes ranging from simple to elaborate. Their diversity and relative
affordability led them to become popular collectibles in the twentieth century.
“The Art of the Tile” explores the tiles in the Everson’s international
ceramics collection, most of which are American works made during the last two
centuries. Meet in the Community Room.

All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open
to the public. For more information, call 315.655.9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.